A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2344028 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2345416 epoch_slot_no: 12616 block_no: 2343918 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2645 time: 2019-03-20 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16c3d6ac813c6914eb3120980ff857b22a307c6665ebfe9d678e9fbd57805eddBlock Operator
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